Brake Master Cylinder: Removal

CAUTION: Replacement of nuts and bolts: Various thread-locking devices are used on nuts and bolts throughout the vehicle. These devices restrict the number of times a nut or bolt can be used. See GENERAL INFORMATION for further information.

CAUTION: Remove brake fluid spillage immediately from paint work, with clean water.

Position vehicle on a four-post lift.
Open engine compartment and fit paint work protection covers to fenders.
Disconnect battery ground cable. (IMPORTANT, refer to BATTERY GROUND CABLE for further information).
Remove engine compartment rear cover.
Remove pedal housing, brake booster and master cylinder assembly. Refer to BRAKE PEDAL AND BRACKET, BRAKE BOOSTER AND BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER .
Place assembly on a workbench.
Remove nuts securing master cylinder to brake booster.

Fig 1: Removing Nuts Securing Master Cylinder To Brake Booster
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Remove master cylinder from brake booster.
- Remove master cylinder.
- Remove and discard seal.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Master Cylinder From Brake Booster
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Remove filler cap and empty residual brake fluid into a container. Fit cap.
Remove fluid reservoir from master cylinder.
- Remove locating pin.
- Pull reservoir from master cylinder.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Fluid Reservoir From Master Cylinder
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Install plugs into fluid reservoir ports.

Fig 4: Installing Plugs Into Fluid Reservoir Ports
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Remove and discard seals from master cylinder.

Fig 5: Removing Seals From Master Cylinder
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Install plugs into master cylinder ports.

Fig 6: Installing Plugs Into Master Cylinder Ports
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Clean components and mating surfaces.